Ametrine 18x28mm Oval - 15-16 Inch 48hr_06252024 Most topaz grows as crystals

Most topaz grows as crystals within the veins and voids of igneous rocks

Unlike other forms of opal

the colors are naturally occurring

” Due to this variety of colors

more commonly referred to as simply Australian Opal

Ametrine 18x28mm Oval - 15-16 Inch 48hr_06252024 Most topaz grows as crystalsAmetrine is quartz that occurs in bands of purple and yellow. As the name suggests, it is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine. The different colored zones in the stone result from different oxidation states of iron, due to exposure to different temperatures during its formation. It is believed that Ametrine was first introduced to Europe by a conquistadors gift from Bolivia to the Spanish Queen.